Maintenance Technician

Hello prospective employee! We appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this available position.

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

About This Position:
 Responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, relocation and removal of all equipment and facilities mechanical systems based on the highest safety, quality standards and best practices in the steel service industry.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite, Vancouver, Washington
Schedule: Monday - Friday, day shift for training, once complete this will be a swing or third shift position.
Starting Wage: $21.25 to 31.05, depending on experience, plus $1.25 to $2.00 an hour shift differential.

Major Duties:  

• Troubleshoot, repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility and production machinery.
• Install, dismantle, clean, reassemble, and move production machinery.
• Perform fluid mechanic repairs (hydraulic and pneumatic).
• Performance and Documentation of Preventative Maintenance on production equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine repair procedures.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical principles and controls.
• Maintain all building mechanicals, utilities and HVAC systems.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma/GED
• Candidates must have 3-5 years of production maintenance experience
• Overhead crane repair experience is a plus 
• Strong working knowledge of machinery, mechanics, plumbing, welding, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• CAD experience a plus
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical drive components including bearings, bushings, seals, gears, and belt/chain drives.
• Must be able to work safely and rationally with heights (such as with overhead cranes)
• Current Valid Driver’s License is required
• Effectively follow repair manuals, blueprints, diagrams, to make appropriate repairs
• Must respond and follow oral and written instructions timely and accurately
• Must work in a team environment or unaccompanied

Benefits

• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Quarterly incentive based safety goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwe